The watch in tribute to the inventor of the winding rotor: Hubert Sarton
In 1778, in Liège, Hubert Sarton, an outstanding engineer, devised the principle of the recoil wheel, allowing an automatic watch to wind itself. Long overlooked, his visionary genius is now hailed by the greatest names in watchmaking.
SARTON 1748
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Discover the symbolism of Sarton 1748
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The letters of nobility of the Principality of Liège and its scholars.
The Sarton collection is inspired by Hubert Sarton's astronomical skeleton clock. Like this exceptional piece, the watch features an enamel dial, a traditional material of the time. The collection is limited to 275 numbered pieces.
“Science is the only sure path to understanding nature and ourselves.”
— Georges Sarton (spiritual son of the Enlightenment)
An exclusive collaboration with the Hubert Sarton line
To celebrate the 275th anniversary of Hubert Sarton's birth, Col&MacArthur collaborated closely with his descendants, Alain and Nicolas Sarton. This unique partnership allowed us to draw directly from the family archives and benefit from their expertise, ensuring total fidelity to Liège's watchmaking heritage. This collaboration gives the collection a unique legitimacy and sincere emotion, honoring more than two centuries of innovation and know-how passed down from generation to generation.
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